--- title: "Spied: 2027 BMW iX4 Proves Four-Door Coupe SUV EVs Are Coming" date: "2025-11-13" modified: "2026-05-14" authors: - name: "Joel Feder" job_title: "Director of Content and Product" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/joel-feder" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/2027-bmw-ix4-spy-shots" categories: - "BMW News" - "News" - "News by Brand" - "Spy Photos" tags: - "Electric Vehicle" - "luxury" - "suv/crossover" --- # Spied: 2027 BMW iX4 Proves Four-Door Coupe SUV EVs Are Coming ![2027 BMW iX4 spy shots]() *\Stefan Baldauf / SB-Medien\* Turns out the electric era won't spell the death of what automakers try to pass off as "coupes" with four doors, fast rooflines, less practicality, SUV-like ride height, and a higher price tag. Spied again on public roads in Europe, the 2027 BMW iX4 proves this to be true likely much to the chagrin of fans and enthusiasts. What is the iX4? Think what the gas-powered X4 is to the X3 and this will be like that, but to [the iX3](). With the iX3 alreaddy on sale in Europe and America soon, the iX4 seems to be right around the corner with a debut likely this year. The prototypes spotted already have production-ready lighting and body panels underneath the light camouflage. ![2027 BMW iX4 spy shots]() ![2027 BMW iX4 spy shots]() ![2027 BMW iX4 spy shots]() ![2027 BMW iX4 spy shots]() ![2027 BMW iX4 spy shots]() The iX4 sticks to the formula. The face is similar to that of the iX3 with the Neue Klasse design language. That means narrow, tall, vertical kidney grilles and slim, horizontal LED headlights. The entire design language is smoother and more flowing than today's X4. Large alloy wheels, likely 21-inchers, fill the wells and are wrapped in Pirelli PZero tires. The defining characteristic that sets the iX4 apart from the iX3 is the roofline. The fast rake into the rear hatch is supposed to give the new model a sportier look. It undoubtedly will make the fastback model slipperier and thus more efficient. Expect the iX4 to have a little more range than the iX3 due to that roofline and the laws of physics. But while it might go further, it'll undoubtedly be less practical than its more upright sibling. Rear seat headroom will be less ideal for 6-footers, and cargo area will decrease. ![2027 BMW iX4 spy shots]() *Stefan Baldauf / SB-Medien* ![2027 BMW iX4 spy shots]() *Stefan Baldauf / SB-Medien* The iX4 will share the iX3's powertrain. That translates to a 50 xDrive model that has 470 horsepower and 475 lb-ft of torque from two electric motors powering all four wheels. A power split of 49:51 should deliver dynamics enthusiasts will appreciate. A battery pack with a usable 108.7 kWh will feed the system through an 800-volt electrical architecture. The setup will enable fast charging of up to 231 miles in just 10 minutes on a 350-kW charger. While official U.S. EPA range ratings aren't out yet, expect well over 300 miles of range and possibly about 400 miles per charge. A [hotter iX3 M has been spotted]() which can only mean a hotter iX4 M is in the cards too, which will share its powertrain with the [electric M3](), just like the iX3 M. Pricing and lineup wise, the iX4 is set to sit between the iX3 and the X5 in BMW showrooms. Expect a premium on the iX3's price despite the compromised packaging in the name of "beauty." *Spot something? Say something. Send us a line at tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Overseeing what you see, read, touch, hear, and interact with from the vast lakes of Minnesota, Joel Feder shapes how The Drive looks and operates as the head of content and product initiatives. On a daily basis, Joel leads the newsroom and editorial staff playing point on both short-term coverage and long-term strategic plans. His mission is to help ensure The Drive shapes the future of automotive media by helping the team execute original reporting, breaking news, and exclusive opportunities. Regarded as an industry insider and recognized by colleagues, fellow journalists, and manufacturers as a point-person and leader in the industry, Joel owns and runs the largest automotive professionals group on Facebook in an effort to serve and help others. Joel serves as a juror for the World Car Awards. In addition, he is the board chair and chair of the governance and nominating committee for Move Forward MN, a local non-profit that helps at-risk youth with barrier-free mental health and housing services. While you’re reading this he’s either on his computer or iPhone chasing the latest news or drafting a story. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]() [Bluesky]() [Email]()